The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, August 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting the death of a Clinton County resident due to COVID-19. This case is linked to the recent Essex Center outbreak and was reported by the Essex County Health Department on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2020. This is the fifth death due to COVID-19 in Clinton County. As of 8:00 am Friday, August 21, 2020, the Department reports 4 active cases of COVID-19, and a total of 263 cases of COVID-19 since early March 2020 (145 lab-confirmed positive and 118 probable).

“We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to this individual’s family and friends, as well as to our neighbors in Essex County who are also grieving the loss of their loved ones,” stated John Kanoza, Director of the Clinton County Health Department. “Contact tracing, isolation and quarantine remain essential in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Our Department has been heavily involved in these activities since the start of the pandemic, but we urge residents to do their part by continuing to act responsibly. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash your hands frequently. As this instance has reminded us, older adults are at increased risk from COVID-19, and we urge our residents to take every possible precaution to protect our fellow community members who are more susceptible to the virus,” noted Mr. Kanoza.

Note: Our next case update will be shared on Monday, August 24, 2020.